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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.56, 4,073.76 and 2,101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.56, 4,073.76 and 2,101.08 is: 3,147.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.56 : 4,073.76 = 2,101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.56/4,073.76 = 2,101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.56x = 4,073.76 × 2,101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.56x = 8,559,295.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,559,295.66/2,719.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,147.31

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